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A agrees to pay Rs. 50,000 to B if he kills C. The agreement is _____________.
A agrees to pay Rs. 50,000 to B if he kills C. The agreement is _____________.
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The correct option is A void
Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 requires that a contract must be based on a lawful object and lawful consideration. Section 23 of the Act states that for an object to be lawful it must not be forbidden by law. Murder is an offence under Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Therefore, it is forbidden by law.
Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 requires that a contract must be based on a lawful object and lawful consideration. Section 23 of the Act states that for an object to be lawful it must not be forbidden by law. Murder is an offence under Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Therefore, it is forbidden by law.
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